Uranium ETF Surges 5.9% on Friday, Denison Mines Up 11.3%
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 02 2026
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
- Uranium ETF Performance: The Uranium ETF rose approximately 5.9% on Friday, indicating strong market performance and reflecting increased investor confidence in the uranium sector, which may drive future capital inflows.
- Denison Mines Leads Gains: Shares of Denison Mines surged about 11.3%, becoming a key driver for the Uranium ETF, suggesting enhanced competitiveness and market recognition, potentially attracting more investor interest.
- Laramide Resources Strong Showing: Laramide Resources' shares increased by approximately 10.5%, further solidifying the overall performance of the Uranium ETF, indicating the company's potential in uranium mining, which may facilitate future project developments.
- Silver Miners ETF Underperformance: In contrast, the Amplify Junior Silver Miners ETF declined about 3.4% on Friday, reflecting a cautious market sentiment towards silver mining investments, which could impact financing and development plans for related companies.
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About PZG
Paramount Gold Nevada Corp. is engaged in the business of acquiring, exploring and developing precious metals projects in the United States of America. The Company owns both exploration and development stage projects in the states of Nevada and Oregon. Its projects include Sleeper Gold Project, Grassy Mountain Project, Frost Project, and Bald Peak Project. The Company’s material Nevada property, the Sleeper Gold Project (Sleeper), is located in Humboldt County, Nevada. Its material Oregon property, known as the Grassy Mountain Project, is located in Malheur County, Oregon, approximately 22 miles south of Vale, Oregon, and roughly 70 miles west of Boise, Idaho. The project site is situated in the rolling hills of the high desert region of the far western Snake River Plain and consists of 455 unpatented lode claims and three patented lode claims all totaling roughly 8,280 acres. Its subsidiaries include New Sleeper Gold LLC, Sleeper Mining Company, LLC, and Calico Resources USA Corp.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
